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Lauren Vladyka scores off a set shot during the Lady Warriors’ 65-32 win over Bridgewater-Raritan March 3. The Franklin High School Lady Warriors basketball team continued its march to repeat last year’s state championship with a 65-32 win over Bridgewater-Raritan March 3 in the NJSIAA sectional quarter-finals. Franklin’s opponent for the North Jersey Section II finals will be Watchung Hills …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have signed infielder Mike Fransoso for the 2018 season. His rights were originally acquired in a trade with the Rockland Boulders for future considerations. “I’m excited to get in there and get started,” said Fransoso. “I’ve heard nothing but great things about the coaches, fans, ballpark and front office. I’m ready to step in and …

Lady Warrior Diamond Miller, center, shares a laugh with her sister, Piscataway Lady Chief LaNiya Miller, during the March 1 game at Piscataway. The Franklin High School Lady Warriors basketball team took another step toward defending their state championship March 1 with 74-31 drubbing of the Piscataway High School Lady Chiefs. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots are looking for host families for their players for the upcoming 2018 season.   Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly independent media serving the Eight Villages. But we can only do that …

Lady Warrior Diamond Miller moves to the basket for what would be her record-setting 1,515 point. Franklin High School Junior Diamond Miller did something in three years that took her older sister, Adreana, four: set the all-time scoring record for Warrior basketball. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by …

FHS Lady Warrior Diamond Miller, seen here in action earlier this season against Rutgers Prep, powered Franklin to its first Somerset County championship Feb. 23. (File photo). The Franklin High School Lady Warriors basketball team crossed “county championship” off its to-do list Feb. 24 after a drubbing of crosstown rival Rutgers Prep. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering …

Flemington, NJ- Steve Kalafer, the Chairman of Flemington Car and Truck Country Family of Brands and the Somerset Patriots Baseball Club, was the keynote speaker at the Small Biz Networking Group Meetup event on Tuesday, February 20th. “The definition of success is what you’ve accomplished with others, the fairness and equity in which you deal with people, and how you …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of right-handed relief pitcher Randy McCurry for the 2018 season. “I’m excited to play in the Atlantic League this year,” said McCurry. “It’ll be a transition for me but I am ready to face some really good competition and help the team win.”  Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering …

CLINTON, NJ – Freedom House New Jersey and the Somerset Patriots Baseball Club have come together to help raise awareness on substance use disorders as well as to celebrate recovery. Freedom House will be present at the May 23rd game as the Somerset Patriots face the Sugar Land Skeeters. “We are delighted to partner with the Somerset Patriots Baseball Club,” …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of two-time Frontier League All-Star right-handed pitcher Trevor Foss. His rights were initially acquired in a trade with the Washington Wild Things for a player to be named later. “I am more than excited to get going,” said Foss. “This will be an incredible opportunity for me to play at the …